Assistant Director of Creative Services
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, United States
Position Information
Working Title: Assistant Director of Creative Services
Department: Department Student Life Marketing & Comm-10851
Requisition Number: S_260183
Posting Open Date: 03/13/2026
Application Review Date: 04/03/2026
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
Description of Work: Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community.
UNL invests in our employees:
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
No-cost life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with University match
Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
Continuous improvement and innovation
Professional development through training and education
And much more!
The Assistant Director of Creative Services is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of communications, design, web, digital, and print projects within the Division of Student Life Marketing & Communications (SLMC) through the leadership of the Creative Services team.
As Assistant Director of Creative Services, you will:
Lead and supervise the Creative Services team by setting creative direction, establishing accountability and deadlines, and overseeing project management systems to track timelines, deliverables, and feedback.
Manage the project workflow from prioritization through completion, keeping projects on track, on time, and within budget while overseeing final deliverable distribution, printer coordination, project archiving, and accurate project logging.
Oversee the workflow of all creative production, determining appropriate resources (student, internal, and external) for communications, design, web, digital and print projects.
Work with the SLMC Strategy team to develop a shared vision that leads to creative production that meets communication objectives, brand standards, and client expectations.
Manage projects proactively by independently identifying solutions to challenges and seeking answers to questions as they arise.
Manage and maintain university, Student Life, and department brands by upholding a high level of design integrity and guiding creative work that is current, effective, and aligned with brand guidelines in support of Student Life’s strategic priorities.
Assist with production work, particularly during high-volume periods.
Lead weekly production meetings to scope projects, allocate resources, address roadblocks, and identify opportunities to improve workflows and business processes that enhance team efficiency.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, business, marketing, advertising, graphic design, art, communications, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience working in or with a production environment. Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
Experience supervising staff or managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience using project management software.
Experience providing direction, feedback, and guidance on creative or production projects.
Demonstrated strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) or more years of relevant professional experience.
Experience working within a complex, large-scale organization.
Background in an agency environment, marketing and communications department, or higher education setting.
Experience providing direction for projects targeting an undergraduate student audience or a comparable age demographic.
Experience supervising a creative production team, including professional staff and/or student employees.
Experience managing web or digital production projects.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Additional Information For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional
Job Type: Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5): Some evenings and weekends as needed.
Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Department: Department Student Life Marketing & Comm-10851
Requisition Number: S_260183
Posting Open Date: 03/13/2026
Application Review Date: 04/03/2026
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
Description of Work: Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community.
UNL invests in our employees:
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
No-cost life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with University match
Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
Continuous improvement and innovation
Professional development through training and education
And much more!
The Assistant Director of Creative Services is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of communications, design, web, digital, and print projects within the Division of Student Life Marketing & Communications (SLMC) through the leadership of the Creative Services team.
As Assistant Director of Creative Services, you will:
Lead and supervise the Creative Services team by setting creative direction, establishing accountability and deadlines, and overseeing project management systems to track timelines, deliverables, and feedback.
Manage the project workflow from prioritization through completion, keeping projects on track, on time, and within budget while overseeing final deliverable distribution, printer coordination, project archiving, and accurate project logging.
Oversee the workflow of all creative production, determining appropriate resources (student, internal, and external) for communications, design, web, digital and print projects.
Work with the SLMC Strategy team to develop a shared vision that leads to creative production that meets communication objectives, brand standards, and client expectations.
Manage projects proactively by independently identifying solutions to challenges and seeking answers to questions as they arise.
Manage and maintain university, Student Life, and department brands by upholding a high level of design integrity and guiding creative work that is current, effective, and aligned with brand guidelines in support of Student Life’s strategic priorities.
Assist with production work, particularly during high-volume periods.
Lead weekly production meetings to scope projects, allocate resources, address roadblocks, and identify opportunities to improve workflows and business processes that enhance team efficiency.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, business, marketing, advertising, graphic design, art, communications, or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience working in or with a production environment. Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.
Experience supervising staff or managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience using project management software.
Experience providing direction, feedback, and guidance on creative or production projects.
Demonstrated strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) or more years of relevant professional experience.
Experience working within a complex, large-scale organization.
Background in an agency environment, marketing and communications department, or higher education setting.
Experience providing direction for projects targeting an undergraduate student audience or a comparable age demographic.
Experience supervising a creative production team, including professional staff and/or student employees.
Experience managing web or digital production projects.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Additional Information For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Job Category (old): Managerial/Professional
Job Type: Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5): Some evenings and weekends as needed.
Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at the end of the session. Any data not saved will be lost. Click OK to keep your session active.
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